What Do I Need to Know About Filing TM30 for My DTV Visa in Thailand?

You should never go for the TM30, it is your landlord / houseowner / hotel, that by law is obligated to do the TM30.

And it has to happend every time you change location.

Do ask for a screenprint of it, at time of check-in, soooo much easier for all parts involved.

You don't need a TM30 unless you need immigration services. However, it is recommended to have one so that IOs know your whereabouts.

Landlord fills out TM30, you only need it for residence certificate etc. if you have lease/rental contract then essentially you just take that for reporting and don’t worry about TM30 unless you need the cert for license or purchase of vehicle. That’s the case in Samui, but of course could be different elsewhere. After all it’s Thailand and the rules aren’t always the same in different places. Haha

If staying at a hotel initially, enquire and be sure they file a tm30, actually it should be done whenever you stay at a new place, but, if you aren't going to need services for 90 days at immigration then as you say you can forget about it. That said, you'll need to make sure a TM30 is filed in the immigration jurisdiction before you file a 90 day report. You'll also need another TM30 filed upon returning to Thailand even if you stay at the same address as well as doing your 90 day report in person 90 days after you return, you can enquire at the local immigration office about their policy on this reporting after returning from abroad, but most will require it. In theory you'll only be filing one 90 day report on each entry, possibly two depending on whether you bounce or get an extension (not recommended). So in all likelihood each 90 day report will be done in person.

When are you all planning on using your tm30? I have never had one and never plan on filling one out. I have also never been asked for my tm30.

What? What is it all about? Where did you get this info? Soon I’ll be in Vietnam for the dtv and will come back to Thailand. What is about about tm30 that I need to do within 24 hours? Didn’t know about it.

If someone can explain please or refer me to a place where I can learn more I’ll appreciate that!!🙏🏻

📍Ask the agent or owner to register you online for TM30(start date of stay and when it will end—just base on your room contract)and ask for the copy of the TM30 receipt.

📍If they can’t do it, then ask them to hand you a hard copy of the rental contract, ID copy of the owner, copy of House Registration book(tabien baan) ALL MUST BE SIGNED BY THE OWNER.

Then you go visit the and register yourself. make sure get the receipt just wait couple of minutes and it will show receipt is ready to download…..

Within 24hours. I got some dirty looks and a verbal warning when I came in after 36h ..

TM30 is owner s responsibility not yours, he need to do and send to you